C. B. Smith's home owners hand book, Housing Publications, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, New York City, N.Y., 1935

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1935

Location Note

Box 10

GUSN

GUSN-364393

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Description

Handbook published by Housing Publications, Inc. Described on the front cover as "a complete compilation of building information." Discusses a variety of topics, including "roofs, walls, insulation, plumbing, heating, stoves, ranges, air-conditioning, refrigeration, painting, varnishing, electricity, floors, floor coverings, doors, windows, weatherstripping, repairs, and construction." Includes illustrations, floor plans, and photographic prints.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
houses
illustrations (layout features)
floor plans
photographic prints
articles
construction (assembling)
handbooks

Physical Descrption

1 handbook, 256 pages : illustrations, photographic prints, plans ; 11 1/2 x 8 9/16 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.743

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

New York City (New York state)

Record Details

Originator

Housing Publications, Inc. (Publisher)

Material Type

handbooks

Other People

Smith, Charles Betts

Other Organizations

Housing Publications, Inc.

Subjects

Advertisement
Architecture
Building
House
Architectural photography

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 10

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